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Valve notifies Steam hardware customers of a data breach
August 9, 2026
Back to all postsValve, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam, has recently announced a data breach affecting their hardware customers. Hackers gained unauthorized access to account information such as purchase histories, email addresses, and encrypted passwords. The incident is significant for Canadian businesses due to the potential impact on customer trust and privacy, especially considering the widespread use of Steam among Canadians. It's important to note that the passwords were encrypted, but the exact method of encryption isn't disclosed by Valve, which raises concerns about the effectiveness of their security measures. Valve is urging all affected users to reset their passwords and enable two-factor authentication for added security.
Source: BleepingComputer
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